COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) requirements

Part of: Hazardous substances at work

Among other things, business owners and managers must:

  • identify what hazards are present in the workplace, if any
  • evaluate the risks to people
    • for significant risks, decide on the action needed to remove or reduce them to insignificant levels
  • monitor the impacts
  • conduct regular assessments
  • train staff where needed

Read more on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) on the Health and Safety Executive website.

You must follow all guidance closely.

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